Kumiko Miyazaki
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
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About
Kumiko Miyazaki is a scholar whose research spans innovation systems, industrial evolution, and emerging technologies, with particular expertise in how nations build and sustain technological capabilities. Her most influential work, "An Integrated Network Approach to Systems of Innovation—The Case of Robotics in Japan" (1999, 93 citations), established her as a leading voice in innovation network theory, using Japan's robotics industry as a compelling lens through which to examine how interconnected actors drive technological advancement. Building on this foundation, Miyazaki has explored how industries navigate major technological shifts, arguing that a national innovation system's ability to realign its networks determines its dynamic capabilities—a contribution that remains relevant to policymakers and industry strategists alike. Her research on "spillover infrastructures" further illuminated the hidden mechanisms through which knowledge distributes across innovation ecosystems, a concept with broad implications for technology policy. More recently, Miyazaki has expanded her focus to address pressing societal challenges, applying empirical analysis to AI-driven solutions for elderly independent living. Across her career, her work demonstrates a consistent commitment to understanding how technology, networks, and policy intersect to shape innovation at both the industrial and societal level.
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